what is a1c called on a blood test
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The A1C test is also known by several other names, including:
- Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) test
- Glycohemoglobin test
- Glycated hemoglobin test
- Glycosylated hemoglobin test
This test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months and is commonly used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, as well as to monitor blood sugar management in people with diabetes.